How to Test for Indoor Air Quality: Reflections from a Residential Department of Energy Research Study
Agenda
Monday, October 26, 2020 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
How to Test for Indoor Air Quality:
Reflections from a Residential Department of Energy Research Study
Introduction
Purpose of the study
Devices and methods used to determine pollutant levels
Determining mechanical ventilation levels
Questions & review
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.1 CEUs (Building)
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Speakers
Ian Nimmo
475 High Performance Building Supply475 High Performance Building Supply
Mr. Nimmo graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a degree in International Politics in 2008. Since then, Mr. Nimmo has had a focus on sustainability and energy conservation working for Greenpeace as a canvasser on busy Seattle streets, as a project manager for a commercial LED lighting rebate program, and most recently working on regional energy efficiency and indoor air quality studies in the Northwest. He is a certified building analyst through the Building Performance Institute and has over five years of commercial and residential energy auditing experience. He also just completed the training to become a certified Passive House tradesperson. At 475 Mr. Nimmo assists with technical guidance and support to help clients build to Passive House levels of performance. Mr. Nimmo loves connecting with the natural world via gardening, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, skiing, surfing, stargazing, and swimming in chilly alpinelakes.
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Course Title: How to Test for Indoor Air Quality: Reflections from a Residential Department of Energy Research Study
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines technology and methods used to measure indoor air quality and how to determine mechanical ventilation level needs to ensure safe indoor air quality.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss the purpose and importance of the Department of Energy’s study on indoor air quality.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify devices and methods used to determine indoor pollutants levels in residential properties.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explain how to determine mechanical ventilation levels to ensure safe indoor air quality levels.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss the conundrum of modern building design efforts to increase energy efficiency and the maintain safe and comfortable indoor air quality.
LUs: 1.0 LU Type: LU|HSW
Prerequisites: Familiarity with HVAC systems
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 09/04/2023
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